Import Health Standard  
Issued un der the Biosecurity Act 1993   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Vehicles, Machiner y and 
Parts  
VEHICLE.ALL  
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TITLE  
Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts  
COMMENCEMEN T 
This Import Health Standard  comes into force on  [Effective Date]   
REVOCATION  
This Import Health Standard intends to revoke  and replaces the Import Health Standard for Vehicles, 
Machinery and Parts that was issued on 18 October 2019.  
ISSUING AUTHORITY  
This Import Health Standard  is issued  under section 24A of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Peter Thomson  
Director Plants and Pathways  
Ministry for Primary Industries   
(acting under delegated authority of the Direc tor-General)  
 
Contact for further information  
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)  
Biosecurity New Zealand  
Plant Imports  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
 
Email: standards@mpi.govt.nz  
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Contents  Page 
Introduction  3 
Part 1: General Requirements  5 
1.1 Application  5 
1.2 Incorporation by reference  5 
1.3 Definitions  5 
Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for Vehicles , Machinery, and Parts  6 
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers of vehicles, machinery and parts  6 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, machinery and parts  7 
2.3 Vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in New Zealand as sea freight for t he purpose of 
transshipping  8 
Part 3:  Land Vehicles Imported as Sea Freight  9 
3.1 Used Land Vehicles  9 
3.2 New Land Vehicles  10 
Part 4:  Aircraft and Watercraft Imported as Sea Freight  11 
4.1 New and Used Air craft and Watercraft  11 
Part 5:  Machinery Imported as Sea Freight  13 
5.1 Used Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  13 
5.2 Used Outdoor or Targeted Machinery  13 
5.3 New Machinery  14 
Part 6:  Vehicle and Machinery parts imported as Sea Freight  15 
6.1 Used Parts from any Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  15 
6.2 Used parts from any Vehicle or any Us ed Outdoor or Targeted Machinery  15 
6.3 New Parts for a Vehicle or Machine  17 
Part 7:  Tyres Imported as Sea Freight  18 
7.1 Used Tyres from all countries  18 
7.2 New Tyres  19 
Part 8:  Wire Cables and Ropes used  with Land Vehicles and Machinery and Imported as 
Sea Freight  20 
Part 9:  Additional requirements relating to BMSB management when Vehicles, Machinery, 
Parts and Tyres are Imported as Sea freight  21 
9.1 Post-treatment requirements when a BMSB treatment is carried out during the BMSB risk 
season in a Schedule 3 country (without an MPI Approved System)  21 
9.2 Exporting vehicles, machinery, parts and tyres with a period of transhipment in a Schedule 
3 country before arriving in New Zealand (without an MPI Approved System)  23 
Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  24 
Schedule 2 – Thresholds for Biosecurity Contaminants and Regulated Pests  30 
Schedule 3 – Actionable Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) Countries  31 
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Introduction  
This introduction  is not part of the  Import Health S tandard (IHS) , but is intended to indicate its general effect.  
Purpose  
The purpose  of this IHS  is to set out the requirements that must be  met when importing new and used 
vehicles, machinery and parts from all countries into New Zealand Territory (New Zealand) to manage the 
biosecurity risks a ssociated with them . 
Background  
Import ed risk goods have the potential to introduce pests and unwanted organisms into N ew Zealand . 
Vehicle, machinery and parts are risk goods because pests and unwanted organisms have been frequently 
been found associated with them when they arrive in N ew Zealand. The Biosecurity Act 1993 (the Act) 
prescribes requirements for the exclusion, eradication and effective management of pests and unwanted 
organisms in New Zealand. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for enforcing the 
provisions of the Act.  
Under the Act, an IHS may be issued that sets out the requirements that must be met when importing risk 
goods in order to manage the risks associated with their importation, including the risk from incidentally 
imported organisms. This IHS outline s the minimum requirements that must be met when importing vehicles, 
machinery and parts  into New Zealand to obtain biosecurity clearance.  
Who should read this?  
This Import Health Standard should be read by importers of all new and used vehicles, mac hinery and parts, 
from all countries. Those involved with the importation, shipment  and the treatment  of these items should also 
know and understand the requirements of this IHS.  
Why is this important?  
(1) Importers (and their agents) must take all reas onable steps to ensure that v ehicles, machinery and 
parts  comply with this IHS (section 16B of the Act).  
(2) Vehicles, machinery and parts  that do not comply with this IHS may be  denied discharge,  treated (if 
treatment is possible), reshipped  or destroyed.  
(3) The importer will be liable for all relevant associated expenses.  
Equivalence  
While it is expected that all vehicles, machinery and parts  meet the requirements of this IHS, MPI will consider 
equivalence requests on a cost recovery basis. A Chief Technic al Officer may issue guidelines or give 
directions on measures different to those in the IHS to effectively manage biosecurity risks under section 
27(1)(d)(iii) of the Act. Vehicles, machinery and parts  that comply with those guidelines or directions may b e 
provided with biosecurity clearance.  
 
 
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Document History  
Version Date  Section 
Changed  Change(s) Description  
9/08/2018  All Complete revision and renaming of IHS . 
24/08/2018  2.1 (2b), 3.6, 
3.7 and 
Schedule 1  Minor changes to provide clarity in S 2.1 (2 b), Guidance Boxes for s ection 
3.6 and 3.7, and to the definition for ‘Machinery ’ under Schedule 1.  
19/07/2019  All Layout revised and IHS renamed  to Vehicles, Machinery and Parts . Major 
changes made to before -arrival treatment requirements for Schedule 3 
countries, additional countries added to Schedule 3 and various other 
changes of a minor or medium degree.  
18/10/2019  4.3, 4.5, 4.6 
and 4.7  Hyperlinks added to manufacturer declaration template for BMSB 
exemptions (sections 4.3 and 4.5) and a post -treatme nt or transshipping 
agreement application form (sections 4.6 and 4.7).  
1/5/2020  All Layout change  based on commodity types without separate designated 
sections for BMSB management or used status.  Removal of labelling 
requirements. Removal of BMSB manageme nt exclusions for all new 
vehicle types.  Mandatory year round system management removed for 
some vehicle types  exported from Japan.  Mandatory BMSB management 
exclusion declaration  now required  for new machinery, parts and tyres . 
Additional time frame requi rements added for on -arrival residual 
insecticide treatment and MPI inspection of aircraft and watercraft.  
Removal of 21 day limit between treatment and exportation in a fully 
sealed container. Ukraine, Moldova and Portugal added to Schedule 3.  
 
Other in formation  
Guidance  
The infor mation contained within a “guidance box”  throughout this IHS is for guidance only and is not part of 
the statutory requirements.  These boxes are labelled as “Guidance” , and f urther guidance can be found on 
the MPI vehicles, machinery and parts web page.  It is advisable to seek assistance from M PI at 
standards@mpi.govt.nz  if you are unclear on any part of this  IHS prior to undertaking any activities relating to 
the importation of vehicles, machinery and parts .   
Containers  
Sea c ontainers carrying vehic le, machinery and parts  must be managed under this Standard as well as  the 
IHS - Sea C ontainers from All C ountries .  
Air containers carrying vehicle, machinery and parts must be managed under this  Standard as well as  the IHS 
- Air Containers from All C ountries .  
Wood Packaging and other Restricted Packaging Material  
All wood packaging must be managed as per the IHS - Wood Packaging Material from All Countries . Contact 
MPI if you are unclear about the management of such material.  
Costs  
Equivalence requests, inspections and other functions undertaken by MPI pertaining to impor ting vehicles, 
machinery and parts  will be charged for as per the current Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations . Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 1: General Requirements  
1.1 Application  
(1) This IHS applies to the following goods imported to New Zealand  as new or used,  from all countries:  
a) Vehicles including land ve hicles, aircraft and watercraft , 
b) Machinery , 
c) Parts for/from v ehicles and machinery , 
d) Tyres,  
e) Wire cables and ropes that are, or have been, attached to machinery and vehicles used for 
agricultural , horticultural  or forestry purposes . 
Note: d) and e) as above are referred t o as ‘parts’ under the general headings  of Part 2 and the  title of 
this IHS, and are  individually referenced where appropriate.  
(2) This IHS does not apply to goods listed as excluded under Schedule 1  – Part B:  specific commodity 
definitions and exclusions.  
1.2 Incorporation by reference  
The following documents are incorporated by reference under section 142M of the Act.  
(1) The following International Standards for Phytosanitary M easures , published by the International Plant 
Protection Convention.  
a) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 4  - Requirements for the establishment of 
pest free areas.  
b) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 10 - Requirements for the e stablishment of 
pest free places of production and pest free production sites.  
c) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 14 - The use of integrated measures in a 
systems approach for pest risk management.  
d) International Standard for Phytosanitary M easures 24 - Guidelines for the determination and 
recognition of equivalence of phytosanitary measures . 
e) International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures 41 - International movement of used vehicles, 
machinery and equipment.  
These standards are found at: https://www.ippc.int/en/core -activities/standards -setting/ispms/   
(2) The MPI Treatment Requirements S tandard   - Approved Bios ecurity Treatments   
(3) Under section 142O(3) of the Act , it is declared that section 142O(1) does not apply, that is, a notice 
under section 142O(2) of the Act is not required to be published before material that amends or 
replaces any material incorporated by reference has legal effect as part of those documents . 
1.3 Definitions  
(1) Definitions and terms, including definitions specific to each part of this IHS are set out in Schedule 1.   
(2) Unless a term has a specific meanin g given in this IHS, then the meaning should be the same as those 
set out in the Act, unless an additional clarification or a different meaning is given in Schedule 1 . The 
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Part 2:  Biosecurity Requirements for  Vehicles , Machiner y, 
and Parts  
2.1 Information that must be provided  by importers of vehicles, 
machinery and parts  
Guidance: Failure to  provide necessary documents to MPI in a timely manner may lead to delays in 
receiving biosecurity clearance for vehicles, machinery and parts or they may be refused entry to New 
Zealand, be reshipped elsewhere or held at the port, incurring demurrage fees.  
 
(1) Importers of  all vehicles, machinery and parts must provide MPI with the following documentation prior 
to arrival in New Zealand : 
a) Consignor name and contact details.  
b) Port of loading.  
c) Whether the vehicle, machinery and  parts are new or used . 
 
Guidance: Vehicles, machine ry and  parts  are considered “used” if they have left the standard 
manufacturing logistics  and sales  supply chain  for usage, testing, demonstration or other purposes .  
 
d) Date and country  of manufacture , if new . 
e) Country of origin if used.  
f) Place of primary use in the 12 months prior to export  if different t o country of origin  
g) Shipment details: vessel, voyage number, container number (if relevant) and date of loading.  
h) The number and type of each item.  
i) Make and mo del of each vehicle or machine, (applicable  to whole vehicles/machinery only).  
j) Unique identity information, such as a vehicle identification number (this generally applies to 
entire/whole vehicles/machinery only).  
(2) The following additional documented information  must be presented to MPI prio r to arrival where 
applicable to comply with relevant requirements in Parts 3 – 9 of this IHS . 
a) Evidence that  vehicle s, machine ry and  parts have been  managed  by an MPI Approved System . 
b) A manufacturer’s declaration  required by section 5.3, 6.3 and 7.2  confirming that new machinery, 
new parts or new tyres me et the relevant exclusion criteria.  
c) A cleaning certificate  required by section 5.2  that confirms that used  outdoor or targeted 
machinery  was cleaned externally and internally (involving disassembly) before arrival in New 
Zealand. The  cleanin g certificate must  include all of the following:  
i) Date that cleaning (and dismantling, where possible ) was carried out.  
ii) Physical address where cleaning took place.  
iii) Name and signature of the person conducting or supervising the cleaning.  
d) A Treatment Ce rtificate that confirms that vehicles, machinery and parts  were treated with an 
MPI Approved Treatment listed in Approved Biosecurity Treatment s. The Treatment Certificate 
must include all  of the following:  
i) Treatment  Provider’s letterhead including name and physical address , except where an 
individual  carries out residual treatment instead of a treatment provider.  
ii) Certificate and registration number , except where an individual  carries out r esidual 
treatment instead of a registered treatment provider.  
iii) Description of the consignment – including quantity of items.  
iv) Name and address of exporter.  
v) Name and address of importer.  
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vii) Signature of the Treatment Prov ider. 
viii) Address where the treatment occurred.  
ix) Treatment details specified in Approved Biosecurity Treatment s including the type of 
treatment and products (where applicable) used, achieved treatmen t rate, exposure time 
period, end point readings (where applicable) etc.  
x) A declaration that the Treatment Provider has met all of the requirements specified in 
Approved Biosecurity Treatment s and in the case of residual treatment, a declaration that 
the treatment  application  requirements in accordance with section 4.1.1 (1) – Option C of 
this IHS has been met.  
 
2.2 Biosecurity clearance requirements for vehicles, machinery and 
parts  
(1) All vehicles, ma chinery and parts  that arrive in New Zealand must : 
a) Be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pes ts on arrival in New Zealand  
(externally and internally)  in accordance with the biosecurity contamination thresholds listed in 
Schedule 2  of this IHS; and  
b) If the vehicle s, machinery and parts arrive in New Zealand as sea freight, they must c omply with 
all applicable requirements in Parts 2  – 9 of this IHS; and  
c) If the vehicle s, machinery and parts arrive in New  Zealand as air freight , they must comply with 
the requirements in clause 2.1 (1) and 2. 2 (1) a) only.  
 
Guidance:  
 Without thorough cleaning, vehicles, machinery and parts are very unlikely to be free of biosecurity 
contamination and regulated pests  on arriv al in New Zealand.  
 Being clean of all material that is not part of that vehicle, machine or parts enables MPI to carry out 
verification activities which may be required for biosecurity clearance.  
 
Specific guidance regarding on -arrival verification of comp liance carried out by MPI before 
biosecurity clearance   
 MPI may verify any vehicles, machinery and parts on arriv al in New Zealand.  
 Any verification activity will be directed via the BACC issued  by MPI . 
 Importers of used vehicles, used o utdoor or targeted machinery and used parts  (including tyres)  should 
expect MPI to carry out an on -arrival compliance verification inspection (external and internal). However 
any new or used vehicles, machinery and parts may be verified on arrival at the discretion  of MPI. A ny 
vehicle, machine and  parts managed under an MPI  Approved System or cleaned and/or treated before 
arrival may also be subject to MPI verification inspection on arrival.  
 Importers can expect MPI to carry out any verification activity within 12 hours of be ing unloaded from the 
vessel if shipped as break -bulk or in a non -fully sealed container; or within 12 hours of being unloaded 
at a Transitional Facility.  
 For the purpose of MPI verification inspection, risk goods that arrive on a flat -rack or in a non -sealed 
container are considered  break -bulk and will likely be inspected within 12 hours of unloading from the 
vessel, and not at a Transitional Facility.  
 Containerised vehicles, machinery and parts awaiting an MPI inspection (if directed ) at a Transitional 
Facility may  be removed from the exporting container, if they are stored securely in an insect -proof 
manner up until 12 hours before the verification inspection takes place.  
 MPI Inspectors may require importers to fully or partially dismantle specific vehic les or machinery and 
leave them dismantled during ship ping to confirm that high -risk areas are free of biosecurity 
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2.3 Vehicles, machinery and parts that arrive in Ne w Zealand as sea 
freight for the purpose of transshipping  
(1) All veh icles, machinery and parts  that arrive in New Zealand as a break -bulk consignment or in a non -
fully enclosed  container  for any period of time , before  being exported to another country without  
requiring biosecurity clearance , must : 
a) Be clean and f ree of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; 
and 
b) Meet applicable treatment requirements or MPI Approved System management requirements of 
this IHS, before arriving in N ew Zealand . 
(2) All veh icles, machinery and parts that arrive in New Zealand in a fully enclosed container  for any 
period of time , before  being exported to another country without requiring biosecurity clearance , must 
remain in the sealed container while in Ne w Zealand.  Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 3:  Land Vehicles Imported as Sea Freight  
Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definitions and exclusions  for a definition  of land vehicles 
and some exclusions.  
3.1 Used  Land Vehicles  
3.1.1 Used land vehicle s exported from a Schedule 3 country , on or after 1 September and 
arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year (BMSB risk season)  
(1) Subject to 3.1.1 (2), a ll used land vehicles exported from a Schedule 3  country  during the BMSB risk 
season must:  
a) be clean and f ree of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) Used passenger  vehicle s, truck s, bus es, campervan s and caravan s exporte d from Japan  during the 
BMSB risk season , must  use Option A.  
Option A: MPI  Approved System  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System ; and  
(2) For a ll used passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and  caravans , the MPI Approved  System 
must use a  treatment in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival in New 
Zealand.  
(3) For all other used vehicle types  that are not passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans or 
caravans , the MPI Approved System m ay manage the vehicle without a BMSB treatment  only if 
equivalent risk management to address BMSB risk is approved as part of the system.  
 
Option B: Treatment  
(1) Must be treated in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival  by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of s ection 9.1 
 
3.1.2 Used land vehicles exported from a non-Schedule 3  country  OR from a Schedule 3 
country but are exported outside of the BMSB risk season . 
(1) Subject to 3.1.2 (2), all used land vehicles exported from a non -Schedule 3 country OR from a 
Schedule 3 country but are exported outsi de of the BMSB risk season must be clean and free of 
biosecurity contamination and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . 
(2) All used passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campe rvans and caravans that are  exported from Japan 
outside of the BMSB risk season must be managed by an MPI Approved System . 
 
Guidance : Year round mandatory system management  for the larger and more complex  used vehicle types  
stated as  passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, campervans and caravans , exported from Japan exist due  to: 
 Large export volume; and  
 Additional need  to manage the Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) , Lymantria dispar  which poses a risk outside 
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 Regulated pests that are not a risk in relation to other Schedule 3 countries including r egulated s tink 
bugs such as the Polished Green Stink Bug (PGSB) , Glaucias subpunctatus  and the Yellow Spotted 
Stink Bug (YSSB) , Erthesina fullo . 
 
3.2 New Land Vehicles   
3.2.1 New land vehicles exported from a Schedule 3 country , on or after 1  September and 
arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year (BMSB risk season).  
(1) New land vehicles exported from a Schedule  3 country during the BMSB risk season  must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival  in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific management measures equivalent to that of an M PI Approved BMSB Treatment.  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treat ed in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
 
3.2.2 New land vehicles exported from a non-Schedule 3 country  OR from a Schedule 3 
country but are exported  outside of the BMSB risk season  
(1) New land vehicles exported from a non -Schedule 3 country OR from a Schedule 3 country but are 
exported outside of the BMSB risk season , must be clean and free of biosecurity contam inants  and 
regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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Part 4:  Aircraft and Watercraft Imported as Sea Freight  
4.1 New and Used  Aircraft and W atercraft  
Guidance  
 Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definiti on and exclusions  for a definition of  aircraft and 
watercraft  and some exclusions.  
 This section applies to a ll aircraft and watercraft not a rriving in New Zealand under their  own power (for 
example, if they are exported as cargo  on another transporting ve ssel). 
 Aircraft or watercraft that are partially dismantled for shipping are not considered as parts unless the 
craft is not intended  for re -assembly after arrival.  
4.1.1 New and used aircraft and watercraft exported from a Sched ule 3 country,  on or after 1 
September and arriving in New Zealand on o r before 30 April (BMSB risk season)  
(1) New and used aircraft and watercraft exported from a Schedule 3  country during the BMSB risk 
season  must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contamin ants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A, B or C  below.  
Option A: MPI  Approved System : 
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific management measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treatment.   
Option B: Fumigation or heat treatment:  
(1) Must be treated before arrival with fumigation or heat treatment in accordance with Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
Option C: Residual insecticide treatment:  
(1) Must be treated (externally and internally) by fogging or spraying with a residual insecticide in 
accordance with Approved Biosecuri ty Treatments ; and 
a) the first application must occur before arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) the applicable  post-treatment requirements of section 9.1 must be met; and  
c) all compartments where BMSB may hide must be opened before the fogging or spraying takes 
place to ensure these areas are fully exposed to the insecticide; and  
d) the application must be repeated upon arrival in New Zealand in accordance with i), ii) or iii) 
below:  
i) in the container, if space allows for opening of compartments and spray can be applied  to 
all areas; OR  
ii) at time of unpacking from a fully enclosed  sea container; OR  
iii) within 24 hours if arriving as break -bulk or in a non -fully enclosed  container; and  
e) an MPI inspection must take place within 48 hours of the on-arrival treatment.  
 
Guidance  
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accordance with the requirements listed above and is able to comply with the treatment certification 
requirements in section 2.1(2) d.  
 The types of residual  insecticides for spraying risk goods are  outlined in the  Approved  Biosecurity  
Treatments  (see treatment  specified  for aircraft  and watercraft).  
 An MPI Approved Treatment may not be suitable for  your craft and may cause damage to your craft. It 
is the importer’s responsibility to investigate the use of any MPI Approved Treatment, such as checking  
with the treatment supplier or  chemical manufacturer as to which is an appropriate treatment for your  
craft  
 
4.1.2 New and used aircraft or watercraft exported from a non-Schedule 3 country  OR from a 
Schedule 3 country but is exported outside of the BMSB risk season . 
(1) New and used aircraft or watercraft exported from a non -Schedule 3 country or  from a Schedule  3 
country but is exported outside of the BMSB risk season , must b e clean and free of biosecurity 
contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand.  
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Part 5:  Machinery Imported as Sea Freight  
 Refer to  Sche dule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definition and exclusions  for definitions of indoor or 
non-targeted machinery (section 5.1), used outd oor or targeted machinery (section 5.2) and some 
exclusions.  
5.1 Used Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  
5.1.1 Used indoor  or non-targeted machinery exported from all co untries at all  times of the 
year 
(1) Used indoor or non -targeted machinery ex ported from all countries at all  times of the year must b e 
clean and free biosecurity c ontaminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zeal and. 
5.2 Used Outdoor or Targeted Machinery  
Guidance  
 MPI must be able to verify the cleanliness of the machinery when it arrives in New Zealand. MPI 
recommends that machinery is dismantled as much as possible, and panels and plates are left off or 
attached lo osely in position prior to export. This will avoid extra cost and time if MPI requ ires further 
dismantling when verifying compliance.  
 Refer to section 2.1 (2)  c for certified cleaning requirements and a cleaning certificate  template . 
 Cleaning and certification can be completed by an individual instead  of a professional cleaning 
company/service providing all biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pest s can be removed.  
 
5.2.1 Used outdoor or targeted machinery exported from a Schedule 3 country  on or after 1 
September and arriving in New Zealand on or  before 30 April of any year ( BMSB risk 
season)  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted mac hinery exported from a Schedule 3  country during the BMSB risk season 
must : 
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or Option B below.  
Option A: MPI  Approved System : 
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System ; and  
(2) The MPI Approved System must use a  treatmen t in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  
before arrival in New Zealand . 
Option B: Treatme nt and certified cleaning  
(1) Must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI Approved Offshore 
Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Meet the applicable  post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1; and  
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5.2.2 Used  outdoor  or targeted machinery from a non-Schedule 3 country  OR from a 
Schedule 3 country but is exported outside of the BMSB risk season  
(1) Used outdoor or targeted machinery from a non -Schedule 3 country or  from a Sch edule 3 country but 
is exported outside of the BMSB risk season must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) be certified as clean at the time of cleaning (internal  and external) unless managed by an MPI  
Approved System . 
 
5.3 New Machinery  
5.3.1 New machinery from a Schedule 3 country  exported on or after 1 September and 
arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year (BMSB risk season)  
(1) Subject to 5.3.1(2), n ew mach inery from a Schedule 3  country , exported during the BMSB risk season 
must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New machinery exported from a Schedule 3  country , during the BMSB risk season , is not required to 
meet either Option A  or Option B if the machinery : 
a) Has only been stored indoors after manufacture  until being loaded and exported in a fully 
enclosed  FCL or FAK container ; and  
b) is not drivable; and  
c) is intended for indoor use only; and  
d) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the matters in a) to c) 
apply, prior to  arrival in New Zealand.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
spec ific management measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treatment.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable po st-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
 
5.3.2 New machinery from a non-Schedule 3  country OR  from a Schedule 3 country but is 
exported  outside of the BMSB risk season   
(1) Machinery from a non -Schedule 3 country or from a Schedule 3 country but is exported outside of the 
BMSB risk season must b e clean an d free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in 
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Part 6:  Vehicle and Machine ry parts  imported as Sea Freight  
Guidance  
 Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definition and  exclusions  for a definition of vehicle and 
machinery parts and some exclusions.  
 If used parts are being imported as an entire/whole vehicle or machine that is intended to be dismantled 
for parts after arrival, MPI considers them to be an ‘entire/whole’ used vehicle or machine (not parts).  
 Used tyres not on rims  or wheels and all  new tyres for vehicle s and machinery are  classi fied as tyres 
under Part 7 of this IHS (not parts)  
 This section includes parts from , or for , all vehicle types including all land vehicles, aircraft and 
watercraft and machinery  
6.1 Used Parts from any Indoor or Non -Targeted Machinery  
(1) Used parts from  indoor or non -target machine ry from all countries and export ed at all  times of the year 
must be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants  and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand . 
6.2 Used parts from any Vehicle or any Used Outdoor or Targeted 
Machinery  
Guidance : The treatment requirements for used parts are complex due to the country of export, time of 
year and how the parts arrive in New  Zealand. There is additional guidance available on the MPI webpage 
under the vehicle and machinery parts section is required.  
 
6.2.1 Used vehicle and machinery parts exported in a n FCL container  from a Schedule 3 
country  on or after 1 September and arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April of 
any year (BMSB risk season) . 
(1) Used vehicle and machinery parts exported in a n FCL container , from a Schedule 3  country during, the 
risk season must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity cont aminants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A OR Option B below.  
 
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific management measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treat ment.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1 
 
Guidance : If fumigat ing used parts exported  in an FCL container, a higher fumigation rate  (VCE1)  is 
required at  all times of the year  including during the BMSB season . This is because used parts are 
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6.2.2 Used vehicle an d machinery parts exported in a FCL container  outside of the BMSB 
season OR  from a non -Schedule 3 country  
(1) Used vehicle and machinery parts exported in a FCL container from a non -Schedule 3 country or from 
a Schedule 3 country but are exported outside of th e BMSB  risk season, must be:  
a) clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated p ests on arrival in New Zealand; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A  (before -arrival treatment) OR  Option B  (on-arrival treatment).  
Option A: Before -arrival Treatment  
(1) Used parts m ust be treated in accordance with Approved Biosecurity Treatments , by an MPI Approved 
Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment provider approved by a n NPPO in the exporting country . 
(2) If used parts are treated before being loaded into a fully enclosed  container, the following must occur:  
a) used  parts must be treated and then s egregated from untreated cargo ; and  
b) be loaded into the  container within 24 hours of treatment; and  
c) the container doors must be closed  once loaded; and  
d) the container must not be reopened before export.  
 
(3) If used parts  are treated in the fully enclosed  container after parts  have been loaded into the 
container , the following must occur:  
a) Used parts must be treated with the c ontainer doors closed and the co ntainer vents sealed ; and  
b) the container must not be reopened before expor t. 
Option B: On -arrival  Treatment  
(1) Used parts  exported in a fully enclosed container must be treated in accordance with Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI Approved Treatment Provider  at a place of first arrival or at a 
Transitional Facility, within 120 hours.  
 
6.2.3 Used vehicle and machinery parts exported as a break -bulk consignment  or within an 
FAK conta iner from a Schedule 3 country  on or after 1 September and arriving in New 
Zealand on or before 30 April of any year (BMSB risk season) . 
(1) Used vehicle and machinery parts exported a s a break -bulk consignment  or within an FAK container , 
from a Schedule 3 country  during the BMSB risk season must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A OR  Option B below.  
 
Option A: MPI -Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific management measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treatment.  
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post -treatment requirements of section  9.1. Import Health Standard : Vehicles, Machinery and Parts   
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6.2.4 Used vehicle and machinery parts exported as a break -bulk consignment  or within an 
FAK container  outside of the BMSB risk season OR  from a non -Schedule 3 country  
 
(1) Used parts expo rted as a break -bulk consignment or within a FAK container,  from a non-Schedule 3 
country  or from a Schedule 3 country but are exported outside of the BMSB risk season,  must b e clean 
and free of biosecurity conta minants and regulated pests on arrival in New Zealand.  
 
Guidance : Guidance : If used vehicle and machinery parts are exported  as a break -bulk consignment, or 
in a FAK container, from a non -Schedule 3 country or from a Schedule 3 country but are exported out side 
of the BMSB risk season , there is no treatment requirement. However, if an MPI Inspector is not able to 
verify compliance with this IHS due complexity and/or volume of parts, MPI may direct on -arrival treatment 
to manage the risk at the importer’s exp ense.  
 
6.3 New Parts for a Vehicle or Machine   
6.3.1 New vehicle an d machinery parts exported from a Schedule 3  country  on or after 1 
Septem ber and arriving in New Zealand on or before 30 April  (BMSB risk season)  
(1) Subject to 6.3.1(2) , new vehicle and machinery parts  exported from a Schedule 3  country during the 
BMSB risk season  must:  
a) be clean and free  of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New vehicle and machinery parts exported from a Schedule 3  country during the BMSB risk season  
are not required to meet either Option A or Option B if they are:  
a) only stored indoors after manufacture  until being loaded and exported in a fully enclosed FCL o r 
FAK container ; and  
b) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitted to MPI, declaring the matters in a) 
apply, prior to the arrival of the new machinery in New Zealand.  
 
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific mana gement measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treatment.   
Option B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treate d in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection  9.1. 
 
6.3.2 New parts exported from a non-Schedule 3  country  OR from a Schedule 3 country but 
are exported outside of the BMSB risk season.  
(1) New vehicle and machinery parts from a non -Schedule 3 country or from a Schedule 3 country but  are 
exported outside of the BMSB risk season must be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and 
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Part 7:  Tyres Imported as Sea Freight  
7.1 Used Tyres  
Guidance:  
 Refer to  Schedule 1 – Part B: specific commodity definition and exclusions  for a tyre definition and some 
exclusions.  
 Used t yres are included in this section if they are not exported on rims  or wheels . Used t yres on rims  or 
wheels  are classified as vehicle/machinery  parts under Part 6 of this IHS.  
 Treatment of used tyres is primarily to address mosquito risk but will also manage the risk of BMSB 
associated with used tyres, where required.  
 
7.1.1 Used tyres exported in a fully enclosed contain er, from all coun tries , at all times of the 
year 
(1) Used tyres exported in a fully enclosed  contain er, from all countries, at all times of the year  must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A ( before-arrival treatment) or  Option B ( on-arrival  treatment ) 
below.  
Option A: Before -arrival Treatment  
(1) Used tyres m ust be treated in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatments , by an MPI Approved 
Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment provider approved by a n NPPO in the exporting count ry. 
(2) If used tyres are t reated before being loaded  into a fully enclosed  container, the following must occur:  
a) used tyres must be treated and then segregated from untreated cargo ; and  
b) be loaded into the  container within 24 hours of treatment; and  
c) the contai ner doors must be closed and vents sealed once loaded; and  
d) the co ntainer must not be reopened before export.  
 
(3) If used tyres are t reated in the fully enclosed container after tyres have been  loaded into the container , 
the following must occur:  
a) Used tyres mu st be treated with the  container doors closed and the co ntainer vents sealed ; and  
b) the con tainer must not be reopened before export.  
Option B: On -arrival  Treatment  
(1) Used tyres exported in a fully enclosed container must be treated in accordance with Approved 
Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI Approved Treatment Provider  within 12 hours of unloading from the 
vessel. 
(2) If treatment is not possible within 12 hours of the container being unloaded  from the vessel, the 
following must occur:  
a) the container vents must be sealed while the container doors remain closed; and  
b) the used tyres must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  by an MPI-Approved 
Treatment Provider  within 48 hours.  
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7.1.2 Used tyres exported as a break -bulk consignment  or in a non-fully enclosed container , 
from all countries, at all times of the year.  
(1) If used tyres  are exported as a break -bulk consignment or in a non-fully enclosed container , from all 
countries, at all times of the year the following mu st occur:  
a) treatment must be performed  before arrival as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments ; by an MPI 
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment provider  approved by a n NPPO  in the 
country of export ; and  
b) must be segregated from unt reated cargo before exportation; and   
c) must be e xported wi thin 24  hours of treatment.  
 
7.2 New Tyres  
7.2.1 New tyres exported from a Schedule 3 country  on or after 1 September and arriving in 
New Zealand on or before 30 April of any year  (BMSB risk season)  
(1) Subject to 7.2 .1 (2), n ew tyres exported from a Schedule 3  country  during the BMSB risk season must;  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) meet the requirements of Option A or  Option B below.  
(2) New tyres exported from a Schedule 3  country , during the BMSB risk season  are not required to meet 
either Option A or Option B if they are:  
a) only stored indoors after manufacture  until being loaded and exported in a fully enclosed  
container ; and  
b) a manufacturer’s declaration  is completed and submitte d to MPI, declaring the matters in a) 
apply, prior to the arrival of the new machinery in New Zealand.  
Option A: MPI Approved System:  
(1) Must be managed by an MPI Approved System  which has been approved to manage BMSB risk using 
specific management measures equivalent to that of an MPI Approved BMSB Treatment.   
Optio n B: Treatment:  
(1) Must be treated as per Approved Biosecurity Treatments  before arrival by an MPI Approved Offshore 
Treatment Provider ; and  
(2) Must meet the applicable post-treatment requirements of s ection 9.1. 
 
7.2.2 New tyres from a non-Schedule 3  country  OR from a Schedule 3 country but are 
exported outside of the BMSB risk season  
(1) New tyres from a non-Schedule 3  country  or from a Schedule 3 country but are exported outside of the 
BMSB risk season  must be clean and f ree of biosecurity contaminants  and regulate d pests  on arrival in 
New Zealand . 
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Part 8:  Wire Cables and Ropes used with Land Vehicles and 
Machinery and Imported as Sea Freight  
8.1.1 Used wire cables and ropes that are attached, or have been attached to land vehicles or 
machinery and have been used for agricultur al, horticultural  or forestry purposes  
(1) Used wire cables and ropes that are attached, or have been attached to vehicles or machinery and 
have been used for agricultur al, horticultural  or forestry purposes must:  
a) be clean and free of biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests  on arrival in New Zealand ; and  
b) be treated before arrival in accordance with  Approved Biosecurity Treatment s by an MPI-
Approved Offshore Treatment Provider  or a treatment supplier approved by an NPPO  in the 
exporting country . 
 
Guidance:  This IHS does not apply to cables at tached to a land vehicle or machine but have never been 
used for agricultural , horticultural or  forestry purposes.  
 
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Part 9:  Addition al requirements relating to BMSB 
management  when Vehicles, M achinery,  Parts and 
Tyres are  Imported  as Sea freight  
9.1 Post -treatment requireme nts when a BMSB treatment is carried 
out during the BMSB risk season  in a Schedule 3 country  
(witho ut an MPI Approved System)   
 
Guidance  
 Land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres require BMSB management 
under this IHS (see applicable section) .  When these are treated for BMSB in a Schedule 3  country  they 
need to be segregated and exported as quickly as possible after treatment to reduce  the chance of 
BMSB recontamination occurring . Post -treatment requirements differ between the methods of 
exportation due to differing levels of exposure to BMSB risk.  
 The post treatment requirements will differ depending on where and how the treatment is carried out 
and are set out in the releva nt sub -sections of 9.1.1 – 9.1.2 . 
 
9.1.1 All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres  that have been 
treated for BMSB , in a Schedule 3 country , during the BMSB risk season , and will be 
exported as a break-bulk consignment  or in a non-fully enclosed  container  
(1) All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres that have been treated for 
BMSB , in a S chedule 3 country, during  the BMSB  risk season  at the export port , and will be exported 
as a break -bulk consignment or in a non-fully enclosed  container  must:  
a) be exported to New Zealand or moved to a non -Schedule 3 country within 120 hours  of 
treatment ; and  
b) be segregated  from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB contamination.  
 
(2) All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres that have been treated for 
BMSB , in a Schedule 3  country , during the BMSB risk season , but not at the export port , and will be 
exported as a break -bulk consignment or in a non-fully enclosed  container , must:  
a) be moved directly to the export port within 6 hours of treatment; or  
b) be wrapped or sealed in an insect -proof manner immediately after treatment  and moved directly 
to the export port within 24 hours; or  
c) sprayed thoroughly with a r esidual insecticide  immediately after treatment  and moved  directly  to 
the export port within 24 hours; and  
d) once the risk goods arrive at the export port, they must  be: 
i) exported to New Zealand or moved to a non -Schedule 3 country within 120 hours  of 
treatm ent; and  
ii) be segregated  from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB 
contamination.  
 
(3) A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party  can deviate from the requirements of this section 
if an agreement is recognised in advance  with MPI  in writing.  
 
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Guidance  
 To discuss the possibility of an approved post -treatment agreement with MPI, it is recommended to 
email Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 days before treatment is planned to occur. Extra risk  
management measures will need to occur for MPI to agree to an alternative post -treatment 
arrangement. See the Application Form for further guidance.  
 The types of residual insecticides for spraying risk goods are  outlined in the  Approved  Biosecurity  
Treatments  (treatment  specifi ed for aircraf t and watercraft).  
 The risk of possible  BMSB  recontamination  with used  tyres  treated  in a Schedule  3 country  is managed  
by equivalent  post treatment  requirements  specified  in section  7.1 and are therefore  is not required  to be 
included  in this section.  
 
9.1.2 All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres  that have been 
treated for BMSB , in a Schedule 3 country , during the BMSB  risk season , and will be  
exported in a fully enclosed FCL or FAK container  
(1) For all land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts  and new tyres  that have been treated for 
BMSB , in a Schedule 3 country , during the BMSB risk season , and  before being loaded into a fully 
enclosed  FCL or FAK container,  the following must o ccur:  
a) be treated and segregated from untreated risk goods or other sources of possible BMSB 
contamination; and  
b) be loaded into the container within 120 hours where the container must be closed; and  
c) the con tainer must not be reopened before export.  
 
(2) For a ll land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and new tyres that have been treated for 
BMSB , in a Schedule 3 country , during the BMSB risk season , and  after being loading into a FCL or FAK 
container , the following must occur:  
a) be treated with t he container doors closed; and  
b) the con tainer must not be reopened before export.  
 
Guidance  
 Where possible, treated vehicles, machinery and parts  should be loaded into a secured container as 
quickly as possible  in a S chedule 3 country . 
 No post -treatment req uirements apply when l and vehicles, aircraft and watercraft, machinery, parts and 
new tyres have been treated for BMSB in a non -schedule 3 country as there is no BMSB 
recontamination risk to manage.  
 
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9.2 Exporting vehicles, machinery , parts and tyres with a  period of 
transhipment in a Schedule 3 country before  arriving in New 
Zealand (witho ut an MPI Approved System)   
Guidance  
 All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft , machinery, parts and tyres may originate in a non -Schedule 3 
country but may be transshipp ed through a Schedule 3 country before arriving in New Zealand and 
therefore, they may be exposed to BMSB risk between September and April  of any year . For this reason 
transshipping rules apply to ensure cargo is kept free of BMS B while in a Schedule 3 cou ntry during the  
period of transshipment.  
 
9.2.1 All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft , machinery,  parts and tyres trans shipped as a 
break -bulk consignment  or in non-fully enclosed  container , through a Schedule 3 
country , between 1 September and 30 April  before arriving in New Zealand  
(1) All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft , machinery, parts  and tyres  transshipped as a break -bulk 
consignment  or in non -fully enclosed  container , through schedule 3  countries during September to 
May, before arriving in New Ze aland must:  
a) be segregated from untreated cargo in Sc hedule 3 countries at all times; and  
b) remain at a port (or ports) in a Schedule 3 count ry for no more than 120 hours ; 
(2) If the requirements of 9.2.1 (1) are not met, land vehicles,  aircraft and watercraft,  machinery, parts and 
tyres must be re -treated in accordance wi th the relevant treatment requirements for that commodity 
type listed under Parts  3 – 7 of this IHS.  
(3) A shipping line , manufacturer or other industry party  can deviate from the requirements of th is section. 
If an alternative  transhipping agreement with MPI is issued in advance.  
 
Guidance: To discuss the possibility of an approved transshipping agreement with MPI, it is recommended 
to email Standards@mpi.govt.nz  at least 30 days before the transsh ipping is planned to occur. Extra risk 
management measures will need to occur for MPI to agree to an alternative transshipping agreement. See 
the application form  for further guidance.  
9.2.2 All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft , machinery, parts and tyres tran sshipped in a 
fully enclosed  container, through Schedule 3 countries, during the BMSB season 
before arriving in New Zealand  
(1) All land vehicles, aircraft and watercraft , machinery, parts and tyres  transshipped in a fully enclosed 
container , through S chedule 3  countries,  during the BMSB season , before arriving  in New Zealand 
must r emain in the unopene d container  while in the Schedule 3 country.  
(2) If the requirements of 9.2.2  (1) are not met vehicles, machinery,  parts and tyres must be re -treated in 
accordance with the trea tment requirements for that commodity type listed under Parts 3 – 7 of this 
IHS. 
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Schedule 1 – Definitions and Exclusions to this IHS  
Part A: General D efinitions used  
Terms used in this IHS that are also defined in the Act have the meanings set out in the Act. The following 
specific definitions also apply and are defined for the purpose s of this IHS . 
Air freight : Risk or non -risk g oods exported /imported  as cargo aboard an aircraft.  
Arrive: In relation to  all risk goods managed by this IHS , means to reach land within New Zealand territory 
(New Zealand) after a flight or voyage originating  outside of New Zealand.  
BACC:  Biosecurity Authority/Clearance Certificate.  
Before -arrival treatment:  Treatment that is carried out before the risk goods arrive in New Zealand. Can be 
performed in any country or during exportation to New Zealand, prior to arrival in New Zealand, including 
periods of transshipment on the way to New Zealand.  
Biosecurity contaminant(s):  Any organic material, thing or substance that (because of its nature, origin or 
other relevant factor) may contain a regulated pest (or parts thereof). Therefore that organic 
material/thing/substance is not intended for biosecurity clearance under the Act.  
BMSB risk season:  The period of greatest BMSB risk due to overwinter aggregation behaviour  of BMSB . 
Applies to those applicable risk goods wh ich are exported on or after 1 September and arrive in New Zealand 
on before 30 April of any year.  
Break -bulk:  A form of exportation where risk goods are stowed on deck, below deck or in ho lds o f vessels 
and not enclosed in a container.  
Brown Marmorated S tink Bug (BMSB) : Halyomorpha halys.  
Clean: Free of all material (biosecurity contaminant(s) and any other forms of contamination  such as rubbish, 
and other inorganic material  that is not part of  the risk goods managed by this standard .  
Exportation:  The mo vement of risk or non -risk goods from an exporting country to New Zealand. Exportation 
commences at the point where they are loaded onto a craft in the exporting country and ends when the goods 
arrive in New Zealand .  
FAK ( Freight of all kinds ) container : A sea container which includes individual consignments for multiple 
importers and may include different types of goods. A less -than-container -load (LCL) consignment is part of 
the contents of a FAK container.  
FCL (full container load ) container : A sea cont ainer which includes a consignment for a single importer.  
Fully enclosed container : A container that is fully enclosed,  secure  and provides completely  protect ion of 
goods  from biosecurity contamination during exportation (for example, a six sided, metal se a container).  
Insect -proof manner : Risk goods being secured in a manner that prevents external or internal contamination 
or infestation by insects or other pests; such as being sealed in impervious packaging.  
Inspection: An inspection  by an MPI  Inspector t o detect the presence of biosecurity contaminants and 
regulated pests, in accordance with the Act and ISPM 23 . 
MPI Approved Offshore Treatment Provider : A treatment provider that is jointly approved by MPI and the 
Department of Agricu lture and Water Resources to per form approved BMSB treatments and is listed as part 
of the Offshore BMSB Treatment Provider Scheme.  
MPI Approved T reatment Provider : A New Zealand based treatment provider that is approved by MPI to 
treat goods in New Zealand . 
MPI Approved System: A management system approved by a Chief Technical Officer that ensures vehicles, 
machinery  and parts  and any associated packaging are free of bios ecurity contaminants and  regulated pests. 
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a) MPI-Approved New Vehicle and Machinery Systems – a system under which new vehicles 
and/or  machinery are managed  (and can also include vehicle and machinery parts  and tyres ) 
b) MPI-Approved Used Vehicle and Machinery Systems – a system under which used vehicles 
and/or machinery are managed ( and can also include used vehicle and machinery parts  and 
tyres ). 
 
New (status) : Has not left the standard manufacturing logistics supply chain for usage, testing, demonstration 
or other purposes.  
Non-fully enclosed container : Open topped, flat rack, soft tops, damaged containers  or other container 
types that are non -fully enclosed  and where c argo is not completely protected from biosecurity contamination 
during exportation.  
Non-Schedule 3 country: Any country not listed in Schedule 3  of this document.  
NPPO : National Plant Protection Organisation.  
On-arrival tre atment:  Treatment carried out when risk goods arrive in New Zealand in accordance with the 
BACC direction.  
Packaging:  Is any pack ing or packaging material that is associated with vehicles or machinery (such as 
cardboard, wood, foam plastic, foam rubber, pa per, plastic cling -film and plastic shrink wrap).   
Place of First Arrival Place: Port that has been approved under section 37 of the Act as a place of first 
arrival for vessels and risk goods.  
Regulated pest(s) :  
a) Any regulated pest, quarantine pest, regula ted non -quarantine pest as those terms are defined in 
the International Plant Protection Convention ; and  
c) Exotic diseases, infections and infestations as listed by the World Organisation for Animal Health , 
and  
d) Any organism that may cause unwanted harm to natural and physical resources or human health 
in New Zealand; or may interfere with the diagnosis, management, or treatment, in New Zealand, 
of pests or unwanted organisms.  
Ready for direct sale: No further product or packaging modifications are required before item can be sold or 
distributed ready for sale in New Zealand.  
Schedule 3 country: Any country listed in Schedule 3  of this IHS  
Sea freight: Risk or non -risk goods exported/imported as cargo aboard vessel.  
Segregated:  Kept separate using chemical, d istance, physical or other barriers.  
Trans shipping: Offloading of cargo at a port in an area or country before the cargo is transported to another 
area or country via the same or different vessel.  
Transitional Facility (TF)  
a) Any place approved as a TF in a ccordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 for the 
purpose of inspection, storage, treatment, quarantine, holding, or of uncleared risk goods; or  
b) A part of a port declared to be a TF in accordance with section 39 of the Biosecurity Act 1993.  
Used (status) : Has left the standard manufacturing logistics supply chain for usage, testing, demonstration or 
other purposes.  
 
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Part B: Specific Commodity Definitions  and E xclusions  
 
Guidance  
 Definitions specific to commodity types are listed below along with some exclusions . 
 If you are unclear around a particular commodity type including inclusions and exclusions, please email 
standards@mpi.govt.nz  for advice . 
 
 
Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Ex clusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  not apply to any 
commodities listed as excluded.  
Land vehicles (Part 3)  
A vehicle that is a mo bile co nveyance used for the 
purpose of  transport ing persons or cargo  and 
designed to  be predominately used on land . Land 
vehicles can be motorised or designed to be pulled by 
another vehicle . Land vehicles include but are not 
limited to:  
 
 Passenger vehicles*;  
 Trucks*;  
 Buses*;  
 Campervans* ;  
 Caravans*;  
 Army/defence vehicles (with wheels) ; 
 Amphibious vehicle;  
 ATVs and quad bikes ; 
 Golf carts ; 
 Go-karts ; 
 Hagglunds ; 
 Motorcycles and scooters ; 
 Side-by-side racers ; 
 Snow mobiles;  
 Trailers including horse floats ; 
 Trains and train carriages ; and  
 Tricycles designed to be used on the road.  
 
*Used vehicl e types that in accordance with  
section 3.1 must  be managed by a MPI Approved 
System , year round  if exported from Japan; and 
if managed by an MPI Approved System in a 
Schedule 3 country (including Japan) , must u ndergo 
MPI Approved Treatment  for BMSB during the BMSB 
risk season.  
 
*A passenger vehicle includes vehicles that  have at 
least 4 wheels and less than 9 seating posi tions such 
as cars, vans, utes and shuttles.  
 Excludes:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Electric and manual pedal bicy cles 
 Children’s motorised vehicles  
 Standing scooters or segways (electric or non -
electric)  
 Perambulators (prams) or pushchairs  
 Wheelchairs  
 Wheelbarrows  or trolleys  
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Ex clusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  not apply to any 
commodities listed as excluded.  
A vehicle th at is a mo bile conveyance used for the 
purpose to transport pe rsons or cargo and  
designed to be used predominately on wa ter or in the 
air.  Aircraft and watercraft  can be motorised or 
designed to be pulled by another vehicle  type. Aircraft 
and watercraft i nclude  but not limited to:  
 Amphibious vehicles ; 
 Gliders ; 
 Helicopters ; 
 Hot air balloons ; 
 Hovercrafts ;  
 Jet skis ; 
 Motorised boats; 
 Planes ; 
 Spacecraft ; 
 Yachts (sail boats ); and  
 Zeppelins (airships) . 
 Trailers that are exported attached to watercraft or 
aircra ft are  considered a part of the craft.  Excludes:  
 
 
 
 
 Inflatable, plastic  or fibreglass  kayaks, canoes 
and paddle boards ; 
 Children’s sail boats ; 
 Parachutes or parasailing devices ; 
 Sea scooters ; 
 Dinghies if free of  internal com partments ; and 
protective cover s.  
 
Machinery (Part 5)  
Any mechanical device that modifies or transmits 
energy for performing a task . The device may be 
drawn, fixed in position, pushed, pulled or self -
propelled, electric or non -electric.  
 
5.1 Used indoor or non -targeted machinery 
definition: Machinery that is only used indoors and /or  
has not been used with/around biosecurity 
contaminants  (and therefore, are not targeted)  and 
meet s all of the following criteria:  
 
(1) Not drivable; and  
(2) Intended for indoor use; and 
(3) Has never been exposed to biosecurity 
contamination such as animal material, plant 
material (including seeds) or soil; and  
(4) Has never been used or stored outdoors; and  
(5) Exported in a fully enclosed  FCL or FAK 
container.  
 
If machinery does not meet the  above criteria it falls 
under s ection 5.2 . 
 
5.2 Used outdoor or targeted machinery definition:  
Machinery that is used or stored outdoors and/or are 
deemed to be of high biosecurity risk due to being 
used with/around biosecurity contaminants (and 
therefore , are targeted) including  but not limited to:  
 Excludes:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Hand held gar den machinery and tools  
 Push lawn mowers or h and held weed 
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Ex clusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  not apply to any 
commodities listed as excluded.  
 Concrete mixing machinery;  
 Construction and roading machinery;  
 Cranes;  
 Farming machinery;  
 Forklifts;  
 Fruit picking machinery;  
 Ground compactors;  
 Harvesting machinery;  
 Indoor/outdoor grain processing machinery;  
 Lifts (including boom, man and scissor)  
 Logging machinery;  
 Outdoor generators;  
 Lawn mowers (ride on variety) ; 
 Planting machinery;  
 Seed drilling machinery;  
 Ski lift or gondola machinery;  
 Straddle carriers;  
 Tracked machines (bulldozers, excavators and 
tractors ); 
 Tracked army/defence machinery) ; 
 Tunnelling machinery;  
 Water pumping machinery; and  
 Any other machine used around biosecurity 
contamination such as animal material, plant 
mate rial (including seeds) or soil.  
Parts from or for a vehicle or m achine (Part 6)  
Vehicle (including aircraft and watercraft) or machine  
parts, including but not limited t o: 
 
 Booms or frames;  
 Chassis;  
 Doors and panels;  
 Engines;  
 Exhaust systems;  
 Grabbers,  
 Claws;  
 Scoops ; 
 Buckets;  
 Seats;  
 Suspension and braking units;  
 Tracks;  
 Tyres on rims or wheels;  
 Wheels and mags;  and  
 Wings.  Excludes  
 
 
 Parts from or for children’s toy vehi cles and 
machinery.  
Tyres (Part 7)  
The rubber attachment applied to a vehicle or 
machine wheel to permit movement.  Excludes:  
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Commodity Definition and Inclusions  Commodity Ex clusions  
The requirements of this IHS do  not apply to any 
commodities listed as excluded.  
 Used Tyres : Any type of used tyres, not on  rims or 
wheels and that  have  been used on a drivable 
vehicle or machi ne. 
 New Tyres:  Any tyre, not on rims  or wheels , to be 
used on a drivable vehicle of machine   Tyres from or for children’s toy vehicles or 
machines.  
Wire cables or ropes (Part 8)  
Wire cable or ropes  that are attached, or have been 
attached to vehicles or machinery and have been 
used for agricultural , horticultural  or forestry purposes .  
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Schedule 2 – Thresholds for Biosecurity Contaminants and 
Regulated Pes ts 
Guidance  
The following  table defines the criteria that determines if imported vehicles, machinery and parts  (includes 
tyres)  are considered free from biosecurity contaminants and regulated pests. If the quantity of a biosecurity 
contaminant or regulated pest is below the threshold specified, then it is un likely to present a biosecurity 
risk. 
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Type  Contaminant Type  Threshold Permitted  
Animals  Live animals such as amphibians, 
arthropods, birds, crustaceans, 
mammals, molluscs, reptiles.  Nil tolerance (always se en as a pest)*.  
Note: Dead arthropods including dead insects, mites 
and spiders are not seen as contaminants.  
Animal products or by -products 
such as blood, bones, carcasses, 
excretions, feathers, fibre, meat, 
etc. Nil tolerance (always seen as a contami nant)*.  
Aquatic  Fresh w ater (pooled or standing).  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant).  
Note: Traces of water remaining after approved 
treatments are not seen as contaminants.  
Micro -
organisms  Fungi that is embedded/systemic 
in the vehicle, ma chine or part.   Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Note: Surface fungi (mildew) is not considered as a 
contaminant if it can be wiped off  
Plants  Fresh/green plant material and 
flowers.  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Fruit (who le) and seeds  (including 
cones with seeds, dried seeds and 
fruit with seeds).  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant)*.  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched seeds that are present in or 
on exhaust systems and radiators are not seen as 
contaminants.  
Small p ieces of loose dead or dry 
plant material such as bark, fruit 
pieces, leaves, sawdust or twigs.   5 pieces  
More than 5 pieces are seen as actionable 
contaminants by MPI*.  
Note: Burnt, dried, scorched pieces of material that are 
present in or on exhaust sys tems and radiators are not 
seen as contaminants.  
Pine needles  Nil tolerance (always seen as a contaminant).  
Soil Clumps or loose soil may contain 
micro -organisms.  20 grams  
More than 20 grams is seen as a contaminant.  
Note: Road film (fine dust or soil  particles) that is free of 
organic material and present as a thin covering is not 
seen as a contaminant.  
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Schedule 3 – Actionable Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB)  
Countries   
MPI lists the following actionable countries for specific management of BMSB.  
Note: This table is subject to periodic change.  
Countries targeted primarily for BMSB (introduced) and other regulated pests.  
Albania  Liechtenstein  
Andorra  Luxemburg  
Armenia  Republic of North Macedonia  
Austria  Moldova  
Azerbaijan  Montenegro  
Belgium  Netherlands  
Bosnia and Herzegovina  Portugal  
Bulgaria  Romania  
Canada  Russia  
Croatia  Serbia  
Czechia  Slovakia  
France  Slovenia  
Georgia  Spain  
Germany  Switzerland  
Greece Turkey  
Hungary  Ukraine  
Italy USA (Treatment of cargo from the States of Alaska and Hawaii and other 
territories of the United States of America that are not contiguous with the 
other 48 States is not required)  
Kosovo   
 
Countries targeted for BMSB ( native), and other regulated pests including  Lymantria dispar  (Asian 
gypsy moth - AGM ), Erthesina fullo  (Yellow spotted stink bug - YSSB ) and Glaucias subpunctatus  
(Polished green stink bug - PGSB ) 
Japan